I Left My Potatoes in the Ground for 5 Years… and This Happened

Can you leave potatoes in the ground and have them grow back every year? I tested it for 5 full years without replanting, and the results might surprise you. In this video, I share exactly what happened when I stopped digging up all my potatoes and let them regrow naturally season after season. You’ll see what worked, what changed over time, and the biggest risks you need to know before trying this in your own garden. If you’ve ever wondered, “Do potatoes come back every year?” or “Can I grow potatoes in the same spot without replanting?” this experiment gives you real, long-term answers. What You’ll Learn: - Do potatoes grow back every year if left in the ground - What happens when you don’t harvest all your potatoes - How long potatoes can grow in the same soil - Why yields change over time - The biggest mistake that can ruin your crop Read more in the accompanying blog post here: 👉 https://melissaknorris.com/i-left-my-potatoes-in-the-ground-for-5-years-without-replanting/ If you want the most reliable way to grow potatoes with consistent yields, varieties and more, read the full guide here: 👉 https://melissaknorris.com/pioneering-today-how-to-plant-and-grow-potatoes/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: https://melissaknorris.com/books/family-garden-plan/ Home and Hand Made (100+ From Scratch Recipes): https://melissaknorris.com/books/hand-made/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: https://melissaknorris.com/books/the-made-from-scratch-life/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/ ********** #growingpotatoes #potatogrowing #howtogrowpotatoes